It follows A Fantastic Fear of Everything starring Simon Pegg and Last Passenger starring Dougray Scott and Kara Tointon.

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He said he has received e-mails of support for the project from Scots stars including Dougray Scott and Billy Boyd.

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Dougray Scott is noted for his intense preparations for starring roles and is said to be busy putting on weight to portray the poet.

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